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introjection
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introjection /in·tro·jec·tion/ (in″trah-jek´shun) a mental mechanism in which the standards and values of other persons or groups are unconsciously and symbolically taken within oneself.
in·tro·jec·tion (ntr-jkshn)
n.
The process of incorporating the characteristics of a person or object unconsciously into one's psyche, often as a defense mechanism.
intro·ject v.
introjection
[-jek′shən]
Etymology: L, intro + jacere, to throw
an ego defense mechanism whereby an individual unconsciously incorporates into his own ego structure the qualities of another person, usually a significant other. It happens early in life and continues less intensely throughout.


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